Feeling round ...

Here I am again hurrying to get my card posted before the gals at Freshly Made Sketches close Mr. Linky.  The kicker is, I had this card finished last week but didn't take a the picture until this evening.  I'm getting really bad ... or is it lazy ... about photographing my cards.  So without further adieu here is my card ...

Stamps:  Summer Solstice, Filigree Fantasy (Verve)

Paper:  Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, White

DSP:  Pink Pirquette polka dots

Ink:  Baja Breeze, Memento Black

Accessories:  Copics, Nestabilities lacy and circle dies, non SU ... blue gems, flower brad, Sakura glitter pen, Baja Breeze ribbon

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Here is my inpiration ...

I just realized when I pasted the sketch on my blog that I did not add a sentiment ... oops.  I guess I was focusing on the circles since I was loving this layout!  I added glitter to the butterfly but it is not showing up in the picture.  Another card for my college box.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Another Fresh Sketch

It is time for another great sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches.  This week it is one of my favorite Pals, Linda at Stampin' Seasons, who designed the layout. This is what gets your creative juices flowing ...

This is what my inky fingers created ...

Stamps:  Summer Solstice

Paper:  Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose, White

DSP:  Night of Navy

Ink:  Regal Rose, Night of Navy

Accessories:  Cuttlebug script embossing folder, Paper Studio brads, Nestabilities square and scallop die, ribbon (non SU), sponge dauber, corner rounder, dimensionals

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

I knew I wanted to use this flower so that was my starting point ... after knowing I was going to use this sketch.  This is one card that I really struggled on to get it to "work".  It turned out to be an all afternoon project.  I hit the craft room at 1 p.m.  By the time I was trying to cut out the butterfly (I don't like fussy cutting at all and it shows), my husband was home from work.  He works until 6 p.m. and then has a 25 minute drive.  Phew, I got it done and am satisfied with the end result.

The tails on my ribbon ended up a bit on the short side.  I kept whacking them off for one reason or another.  Thankfully, I put the scissors down and didn't have to make a new bow. I added the yellow panel to brighten up the Night of Navy.  I'm still feeling the spring colors ... love 'em!

Thanks for stopping by and as always,

Have a great day,

Pam~

Something simple..

I needed a card and wanted to make one rather than look through my stash.  Just had to play with some new goodies.  I searched Splitcoast's clean and simple layouts came up this quick and simple card.

Stamps:  Summer Solstice, Friendly Phrases

Paper:  White

Ink:  Concord Crush, Blushing Bride

Accessories:  sponge dauber, itty bitty punch

All products are Stampin' Up.

I used a sponge dauber to had some color to the flowers and edge of the white cardstock.  Can't get much simpler than this one!

Have a great day,

Pam~